adventurous

Example Sentences

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Some of the first American companies to make a go of it may be smaller, more adventurous types.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

“Barbara Forever,” a feature debut by Brydie O’Connor, is a beautifully assembled introduction to Hammer’s adventurous life and work.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 2026

In a third-quarter that made you rub your eyes in disbelief, Scotland were adventurous and attritional; lethal in scoring tries and savage in the collision areas.

From BBC • Mar. 7, 2026

Yes, it was an adventurous life, a picturesque life, that makes for a good narrative.

From Slate • Mar. 2, 2026

Laurie devoted himself to the little ones, rode his small daughter in a bushel-basket, took Daisy up among the bird’s nests, and kept adventurous Rob from breaking his neck.

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott